Ham Drying Factory Tour + Tasting in Villares de La Reina, Salamanca

An informative and thoroughly enjoyable visit. Susana explained the history of this family business and the process the ...

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In this activity, you'll discover all the secrets to a leg of Spanish ham and try one of the star products of the Spanish food scene. Delicious!

Details

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide
Visit to a ham drying factory
Ham and sausages tasting
Glass of wine

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. This must be indicated in the reservation.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Meeting point

Paseo Delicias, 67

Reviews of our customers

9.5

Exceptional 853 Travelers·81 reviews

August 18, 2026
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Figueres, Spain
An informative and thoroughly enjoyable visit. Susana explained the history of this family business and the process the hams undergo, from the pig's a...
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September 2, 2026
Gemma Prieto Garcia
Barcelona, Spain
Hi, we learned and enjoyed ourselves a lot. Susana was incredible!! 100% recommended. Thank you.
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August 26, 2026
Mari Carmen
Valencia, Spain
A very interesting experience to learn in depth about the production of a product as quintessentially ours as ham, in this case, Iberian ham.
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August 25, 2026
Yaiza
Spain
We loved it! Very interesting to learn about how ham is made.
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August 25, 2026
Ana
Alcalá De Henares, Spain
A fantastic visit, I highly recommend it. The guide was lovely, answered all our questions, and explained everything perfectly.
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August 21, 2026
Anónimo
San Sebastián, Spain
Everything was excellent, the view was very interesting, well explained, and the tasting was delicious.
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May 18, 2026
Ernesto Gerardo
Gdl, Mexico
Highly recommended, everything was delicious and the explanation was very clear. If you come to Salamanca and don't take this tour, you haven't really...
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April 8, 2026
Ana
Madrid, Spain
Fantastic, very enjoyable thanks to Susana's thorough explanations. Highly recommended.
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December 16, 2025
Maria
Spain
We really enjoyed it, very entertaining and interesting.
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December 15, 2025
Maria Luisa Dacosta Gonzalez
A Coruña, Spain
The guided tour by the two Carmens was excellent. Their explanations were very interesting, and they answered all our questions. We saw the workers at...
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In this activity, you'll discover all the secrets to a leg of Spanish ham and try one of the star products of the Spanish food scene. Delicious!

Description

At the scheduled time, we'll meet on Paseo Delicias ("Delicias Street") to enjoy a visit to a ham drying factory in Villares de la Reina.

Once we've arrived, we'll make our way to the Experience Room, where we'll watch an introduction video to learn about the factory's history and its founder. The cutting, salting, curing, and processing of Iberian ham are the main steps that take place before it's put on sale.

We'll learn how to differentiate between different types of Iberian ham regarding the race of pigs and their diet. Without this masterclass we'll attend, would you know how to distinguish them? Let's find out!

Next, we'll put on the necessary equipment to be able to tour the rest of the factory and discover how this fine ham is made. Salamanca is one of the most renowned Spanish provinces for its foodie tradition, especially when it comes to sausages.

Again, we'll go back to the Experience Room to take part in the tasting of the 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham as well as a selection of sausages. All of this will be accompanied by a glass of wine made in the Salamanca mountain range. It'll be a mouth-watering experience!

After a 2.5-hour visit, we bid each other farewell at the factory's main door.

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In this activity, you'll discover all the secrets to a leg of Spanish ham and try one of the star products of the Spanish food scene. Delicious!

Description

At the scheduled time, we'll meet on Paseo Delicias ("Delicias Street") to enjoy a visit to a ham drying factory in Villares de la Reina.

After a 2.5-hour visit, we bid each other farewell at the factory's main door.

Ham Drying Factory Tour